Army’s legendary tanks now at Marina (opens original article in a new tab)

The Indian Army has installed Centurion battle tanks at Marina Beach as part of public outreach efforts to showcase military heritage, with the tanks having served from 1953 to the 1980s and earning the title Bahadur for their battlefield performance.

• Centurion battle tanks installed at Marina Beach by Indian Army Headquarters
• Tanks served from 1953 to 1980s and earned title Bahadur for battlefield performance
• Initiative aims to bring military heritage closer to public through public outreach efforts
• Tanks replaced by Vijayanta and T-72 tanks in 1980s but some used in secondary roles
• Collaboration between Indian Army, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Greater Chennai Corporation for installation
• Tanks display as symbols of valour, sacrifice, and national pride for younger generations